Warden was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They blew past the Cascade Kodiaks 15-8. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Kodiaks: they've now won four in a row.
Rhett Jorgensen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Carson Whitaker
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In other batting news, Carson Whitaker and Ryan Jorgensen did most of the damage at the plate: Whitaker went 3-for-4 with five RBI and two doubles, while Ryan got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave Whitaker a new career-high. Another player making a difference was DeAndrae Adams, who went 2-for-6 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Warden always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .521. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Warden's record is now 3-13. As for Cascade, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
Coming up, Warden will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against White Swan at 6:00 p.m. As for Cascade, they will head out on the road to take on Cascade Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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